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November 10, 2025 Indian Sports Highlights: Shooting Stars Shine, Women's Cricket Celebrations Continue, and Football Welcomes New Talent

The last 24 hours in Indian sports have been marked by significant achievements in shooting, ongoing celebrations for the Women's Cricket World Cup triumph, and a notable addition to the national football team. Anish Bhanwala secured a silver medal at the 25m Rapid Fire Pistol World Championships, while Ravinder Singh clinched gold in the 50m Pistol event. The victorious Indian women's cricket team continued to be felicitated, inspiring young girls across the nation. In football, Australian-born Ryan Williams officially joined the Indian national team. Additionally, India secured a T20I series win against Australia, with Washington Sundar earning the 'Impact Player of the Series' award, and speculation surrounds a potential trade involving Sanju Samson in the IPL.

Indian Shooters Excel at World Championships

Indian shooters have brought home significant accolades from the recent World Championships. Anish Bhanwala demonstrated exceptional skill by clinching a silver medal in the men's 25m Rapid Fire Pistol event. His impressive performance saw him qualify for the finals in second place with a score of 585. This marks India's first-ever individual World Championship medal in this category.

Adding to India's medal tally, Ravinder Singh secured a gold medal in the Men's 50m Pistol event at the ISSF World Championships. The Indian team, comprising Ravinder, Kamaljeet, and Yogesh, also earned a silver medal in the team event.

Women's Cricket World Cup Triumph Continues to Inspire

The euphoria surrounding the Indian women's cricket team's maiden ICC Women's World Cup victory continues across the nation. Team members are receiving grand felicitations, with all-rounder Radha Yadav, for instance, receiving a warm welcome in Vadodara. The team also met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Droupadi Murmu, who praised their historic achievement and urged them to inspire the 'Fit India' movement. Spinner Radha Yadav expressed that the World Cup win would inspire more young girls to take up sports. Shafali Verma, another key player from the World Cup-winning squad, also received a hero's welcome in her hometown of Rohtak.

Ryan Williams Joins Indian National Football Team

In a significant development for Indian football, Australian-born player Ryan Williams has officially switched his citizenship to Indian and joined the national team camp. This move is seen as a notable milestone for Indian football, with the national team confirming the news on November 9.

Cricket Updates: Series Win, Individual Honors, and Trade Rumors

The Indian cricket team recently secured a 2-1 T20I series victory against Australia. Following the series, Washington Sundar was named the 'Impact Player of the Series'.

Meanwhile, trade speculations are rife in the IPL circuit. Rajasthan Royals are reportedly considering trading Sanju Samson for Chennai Super Kings' all-rounders Ravindra Jadeja and Sam Curran. In other cricket news, Royal Challengers Bengaluru captain Rajat Patidar has suffered an injury during an India A vs South Africa A match and is expected to be sidelined for around four months, raising concerns about his participation in IPL 2026.

Other Notable Mentions

Indian swimmer Srihari has been recognized as the Most Valuable Swimmer, earning a cash bonus for his performance with three gold and one silver medal at a recent meet. In chess, several Indian players, including Praggnanandhaa R and Arjun Erigaisi, advanced to the fourth round of the FIDE World Cup 2025.

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